Manitoba extends gas tax holiday until end of calendar year - Winnipeg

In Manitoba, the gas tax holiday will be extended until the end of the year, the province has announced.

During his 2023 election campaign, Wab Kinew promised to eliminate the gas tax for six months. This tax holiday, which began on January 1, has been extended several times.

In a statement released Wednesday, Kinew said Manitobans will continue to save 14 cents per litre until Dec. 31.

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“Since we reduced the gas tax in January, inflation has come down in Manitoba,” the premier said.

“That’s what governments are for. We know Manitobans are still struggling with the impact of interest rates and food prices, so we’re going to continue to step up and save you 14 cents at the pump.”

The province says the extension means Manitoba continues to have the lowest average retail gasoline price nationally.